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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsFormex Stratos UTC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
ETA 2892
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$4,663

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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